Digitization Spotlight: ScanRobot® Featured During U.S. Embassy Visit
Budapest (HUNGARY)
ScanRobot® knows how to impress US senior diplomat Robert Palladino during the tour through the digitization center on of the National Library of Hungary on April 11, 2025.
Robert Palladino, the current leader of the U.S. Embassy in Hungary, recently visited the National Library of Hungary, where he was given a comprehensive tour of the institution’s digitization department. During the visit, he was notably impressed by the ScanRobot® and its state-of-the-art capabilities in automated book scanning:
“Amazing visit to the National Széchényi Library. Their work to preserve Hungary’s cultural heritage is truly impressive. I enjoyed seeing highlights from the collection and the innovation happening in their digitization center. Igazi nemzeti kincs!
@nemzetikonyvtar“.
source: https://x.com/USAmbHungary/status/1910687328344875379
Senior diplomat Robert Palladino is the current Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Budapest. With extensive experience, including key roles at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing and as Deputy Spokesperson at the U.S. Department of State, Mr. Palladino is well-positioned, which makes his visit even more valuable.
Long standing customer
The National Library, a longstanding and proud customer, frequently highlights the ScanRobot® to distinguished guests and international visitors. The device plays an integral role in the Library’s ongoing mission to digitize rare and historically significant works—ensuring the long-term preservation of Hungary’s cultural heritage.
The visit underscores the importance of advanced digitization technology in safeguarding invaluable literary collections for future generations.